Metaverse

What is the metaverse and web 3.0

The metaverse is a digital universe where people interact, work, and play in immersive online environments. It's a blend of virtual reality, augmented reality, and social platforms that create a rich and interconnected digital space.

Web 3.0 ushers in the next era of the internet, where information becomes more connected, intelligent, and decentralized. Web 3.0 harnesses blockchain technology, smart contracts, and user-driven content to create a more interactive and secure digital landscape.

"The Metaverse needs reliable plumbing for secure, uninterrupted experiences...networking technology that connects 5G with Multi-cloud will have the greatest impact in technological innovation in North America in the next 5 years”

Shekar Ayyar CEO, Arrcus

MWC23’s Metaverse and Web 3.0 speakers

Video highlights: the metaverse at MWC events

In the metaverse, users can explore, socialize, and conduct business in creative and dynamic ways. Dive into the metaverse's limitless possibilities, where technology transforms how we experience digital connections.

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Metaverse thought leadership from across the GSMA

With the biggest players in tech recognising the enormous potential of the metaverse, it has become a policy issue too, with the safety, privacy and well-being of (potentially) billions of users at stake. Regulation is key.